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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
the city's philistines, naturally disinterested in art, voted to cut the museum's budget
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a judge who is widely respected for his disinterested decisions
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Recent Examples of disinterested
Andor sets the clock back five years from the events of Rogue One to tell the story of the film’s hero, Cassian Andor, and his transformation from disinterested, cynical nobody into a rebel hero on his way to an epic destiny.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Guess has formed a special committee of its independent and disinterested directors to consider the offer.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Because even though electric motors can pack a punch, people paying big money for super- and hypercars are increasingly disinterested in those cars being electrified.
—Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Until the Suns this season started struggling, losing in Charlotte in January and dropping back-to-back games at Portland in February, looking disconnected and disinterested.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the book, ogling bystanders, nonchalant locals, and wannabes shooting their shot at stardom all add to the surrealist spectacle.—
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Over the seasons, Tamburini has been offering sleek and sophisticated designs, yet with a modern touch, fluid shapes and a sort of nonchalant attitude.—
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While Congress sets the CBO’s priorities, the group prides itself on being objective, impartial, and nonpartisan.—
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Her expertise lies in building boards with the right balance of domain expertise and impartial oversight, ensuring alignment between governance and investor confidence.—
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The woman’s friend and the casual man spend time every few weeks, play pool, and text daily.—
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Born from old coffee bean bags, the canvas fabric stood out on the runway, crafted as a casual option for hanging close to shorelines.—
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The result is a more agile, inclusive and resilient workforce where employees have equitable access to growth.—
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These days — at least on Friday nights — the space offers musicians an equitable spotlight.—
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He isn’t disgusted by sexuality, just innocent and uninterested.—
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And very worried about our children who seem incapable and uninterested in supporting themselves.—
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At the center is Cooper’s staggering performance, which is enraging, emotional, horrifying, and heartbreaking in equal measure.—
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Hoka has long been my go-to for sneakers that are equal parts supportive and stylish, and now one of the brand’s best-sellers, the Hoka Clifton 9 sneakers, are up to 35 percent off at Zappos in nine colorways.—
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“Disinterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterested. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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